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Every decision we've filed under Criminal.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court's revocation of supervised release and imposition of a twenty-four-month prison term. The court held that the district judge's remarks focused on deterrence and rehabilitation rather than impermissible retributive factors.
The Eighth Circuit vacated a condition of supervised release requiring sex offender registration after the government conceded the condition was erroneous. The court affirmed the remainder of the defendant's sentence, finding it was not substantively unreasonable.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon. The court held that the categorical prohibition on felon possession is consistent with historical tradition and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in sentencing.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Davon R. Williams for drug and firearm offenses. The court found no merit in the appellant's challenges regarding statutory interpretation, evidentiary sufficiency, and sentencing guidelines calculations.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of a prisoner's third motion for compassionate release. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding the defendant's circumstances were not extraordinary and compelling.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by URZ Trendz against a default judgment entered in a trademark infringement case. The court held that the district court had not yet finalized the damages calculation, meaning the judgment was not yet final for appellate purposes.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a conviction for conspiracy to tamper with a witness, finding sufficient evidence of a federal nexus. The court held that the defendant's actions were reasonably likely to prevent communication with federal law enforcement.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sentence for conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and firearm possession, finding a clear error in the district court's application of a sentencing guideline adjustment. Despite the error, the court held that the mistake did not affect the defendant's substantial rights given the district court's reasoning.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court order revoking a defendant's supervised release. The panel concluded the sentence was not unreasonable and granted counsel leave to withdraw.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion for sentence reduction and compassionate release. The court held that the defendant was ineligible for relief under the First Step Act and failed to demonstrate extraordinary and compelling circumstances.